Today is Koninginnedag (Queen’s Day), which is a national holiday. Tradition is to wear orange, visit the vrijmarkten (special flea markets on the street), drink a lot, listen to a lot of music (live and DJs) and generally have a gezellig time. I think we succeeded. Best of all, we got a respite from the rain and ended up with tons of sunshine and warm temperatures. Not a bad way to spend a Monday!
A Flamingo in Utrecht
My former life in the Netherlands
A Flamingo in Utrecht 
Yes the weather was a real bonus! I always love how so many people mingle (and drink lots of beer :-)) and yet the atmosphere is always very relaxed and friendly.
I was joking that Queen Beatrix must have called in some favours to get such a great day of sunshine! And yes, despite the crowds and the alcohol, everything is always very friendly and easy-going.
Hope you had a great Queensday 🙂
We did! I hope your quiet Queen’s Day was just as enjoyable.
My human remembers a day he spent in Holland floating on a party barge on the canals — And the hang-over the next day!
Sandy
We took it easy on the Queen’s Night so that we could properly enjoy Queen’s Day for once. 😉
Wasn’t it terrific weather for both Koninginne Nacht and Dag? Really lovely
It really was amazing weather, considering the constant clouds we had before and after!